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Why Pelle Larsson’s extension is a crucial piece of business for Miami Heat’s off-season

In what’s been a bombastic off-season for the Miami Heat, with a massive move for Giannis Antetokounmpo pulling all the headlines, it might seem like a contract extension for a rotation piece like Pelle Larsson is a footnote compared to the big stories this year. Larsson might not move the needle on the best prediction […] The post Why Pelle Larsson’s extension is a crucial piece of business for Miami Heat’s off-season appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

“I Respectfully Ask the Court…”: Ex-Heat Star’s Mother Makes Desperate Plea to Save His NBA Career Amid Restrictions With 4 Teams

Terry Rozier walked into a federal courtroom in Orlando in October last year, shackled, wearing a black Charlotte Hornets sweatshirt, and was one of 34 people swept up that week in a gambling probe that also charged NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups. His mother, Gina Tucker, made the trip with him and stood beside […] The post “I Respectfully Ask the Court…”: Ex-Heat Star’s Mother Makes Desperate Plea to Save His NBA Career Amid Restrictions With 4 Teams appeared first on EssentiallySports .

PROVE IT: Can Norman Powell ELEVATE Young Chicago Bulls? | CHGO Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew continue their “Prove It” series with the big free agent acquisition for the Chicago Bulls, sharpshooter Norman Powell. Powell earned his first All Star nod last season at age 32, scoring 21.7 points per game for the Miami Heat. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb set goals for the veteran leader of a young Bulls squad in the 2026-27 season. Can he maintain his elite efficiency behind the three-point line? Will he be asked to take some of the toughest defensive assignments? Pl...

Southeast Notes: Hornets, Nembhard, Heat, Burrell

By Luke Adams | at September 24, 2026 8:02 am LaMelo Ball was the driving force behind a Charlotte offense that ranked fifth in the NBA last season, so how do the Hornets intend to replace him after trading him to Minnesota over the summer? Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports considers that question, writing that the effort will be a collective one, with the club not asking one specific player to replicate what Ball did. Coby White projects to be Charlotte’s starting point guard, and while he’s not...

Southeast Notes: Hornets, Nembhard, Heat, Burrell

LaMelo Ball was the driving force behind a Charlotte offense that ranked fifth in the NBA last season, so how do the Hornets intend to replace him after trading him to Minnesota over the summer? Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports considers that question, writing that the effort will be a collective one, with the club […]

It’s bold to say the Miami Heat will be a good defense, apparently

The Miami Heat are ushering in a new era this season after acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason. It was the highlight of one of the greatest offseasons in franchise history. A new superstar afoot presents new expectations — championship expectations, to be specific. No, we aren’t guaranteeing a championship. We aren’t even guaraneeing […] The post It’s bold to say the Miami Heat will be a good defense, apparently appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

‘Heat Culture to the T’ – Davion Mitchell Reveals Non-Basketball Request He Received From Pat Riley, Reason Why He Got Analysts Predicting Breakout Year From Him

Davion Mitchell‘s career hasn’t panned out the way it was expected to as the ninth overall pick in 2021, but he has found a home with the Miami Heat. The 28-year-old guard wrapped up his first full season with the Heat, and it looked like the team thought he was worth keeping as they went [...]

Ranking national media complaints about the Miami Heat: Five on the Floor

They’re back at it. And some of the criticisms are out there. But which are valid? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk go through the national media’s shots at the new-look Heat. Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN • RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady’s writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com/nba/heat/author/ethan-skolnick • https...

Miami Heat Round Table

‼️Mario Chalmers Interview: 🚨BREAKING: Mario Chalmers Reveals His Take on the NEW Miami Heat! https://youtu.be/eHYwYLGCq-o ‼️The Miami Heat Are SCARY With Giannis & Bam?! Chilltown Hoops REACTS! https://youtu.be/NtqZDSDqIhc #klaythompson #miamiheat #giannisantetokounmpo #stephencurry #playerschoice #playerschoicethepanel #basketball #sports #lebronjames #espn #sports #miamiheatnba #heatnation #bamadebayo #miamiheathighlights #podcast Music by exzovid https://youtube.com/@EXZOVID?si=x56YmaMIqqY...

Heat getting ready for GTA VI release with Kaseya Center makeover

The Miami Heat are less than a month away from getting their 2026-27 season underway, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and several other new faces in the mix. While questions persist about Miami’s fit on the court, the Heat are still more back from a cultural relevance perspective than they have been in quite some time. Meanwhile, […] The post Heat getting ready for GTA VI release with Kaseya Center makeover appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Heat add Bez Mbeng ahead of training camp

The Miami Heat have claimed guard Bez Mbeng off waivers, adding him to their training-camp roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. Ira Winderman reported Tuesday that Miami successfully claimed Mbeng after he was waived by the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. The move brings the Heat’s training-camp roster to 19 players, two below the NBA’s offseason […] The post Heat add Bez Mbeng ahead of training camp appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Identifying the Miami Heat’s floor: Five on the Floor

As some outlets — including The Ringer — have the Heat in play-in territory again, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo try to identify the team’s floor. What’s the worst it could be, if Giannis is reasonably healthy? Sponsors: • Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/FRSN • RealMerchantServices.com (Call Bill at 561-573-6497) Follow Ethan, Alex and Brady’s writing for Sports Illustrated here! • https://www.si.com...

Heat Claim Bez Mbeng Off Waivers

By Dana Gauruder | at September 22, 2026 5:25 pm The Heat have claimed Bez Mbeng off waivers and will sign him to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Mbeng is expected to take part in training camp practices with the Heat next week. The Hornets placed Mbeng on waivers over the weekend. Charlotte signed the former Yale shooting guard earlier this month on an Exhibit 10 deal, though his G League rights are still controlled by the Sioux City Skyforce. The 6’4″...

Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2026 offseason

The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year!  Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the […] The post Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .